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Holly Ramsay Arrives To Her Wedding With Famous Father By Her Side
Model Holly Ramsay has arrived at Bath Abbey for her wedding to Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty with her TV chef father by her side..
England Defeat Australia By Four Wickets In The Boxing Day Ashes Test
England’s long wait for an Ashes win on Australian soil is finally over as they came out on top after two days of mayhem in Melbourne..
Twenty Wickets Tumble On Frenzied First Day At MCG As England Trail By 46 Runs
Chaos ruled in front of a record Ashes crowd as Australia got the better of the Boxing Day madness at the MCG..
Tracy Ann Oberman Returns To EastEnders As Chrissie Watts
Actress Tracy-Ann Oberman has spoken about her emotional return to EastEnders, as her character is back on screens to “create havoc” in Albert Square..
Cold Health Alert Issued For Christmas Day
A cold health alert has been issued for Christmas Day, as forecasters said the prospect of a white Christmas was “highly unlikely”..
Flu Hospital Admissions Fall As Health Officials Warn Virus Still With Us
Hospital admissions for flu in England are falling for the first time this winter, though health officials have warned the virus is “still with us” and that infections could “bounce back” in the new year..
Tributes Paid To 13 Year Old Girl As Police Continue To Investigate Death
The family of a 13-year-old girl have said they are “heartbroken” by her death, as police continue to investigate after arresting a teenage boy on suspicion of harassment..
Passengers Face Rail Disruption During Christmas Eve Getaway
Passengers travelling home on Christmas Eve have faced travel difficulties after railway services from a major airport were disrupted because of a lack of staff..
More Shoppers Hit High Streets And Retail Parks For Late Christmas Purchases
Shoppers descended on UK high streets and retail parks to buy last-minute gifts on Christmas Eve, boosting retailers amid a challenging consumer backdrop..
More Than A Million Expected To Be Working On Christmas Day
More than one million people will be working on Christmas Day, often in low-paid jobs, according to new research..
Kings Pilgrimage Themed Christmas Message Filmed In Westminster Abbey
The King has chosen Westminster Abbey as the location for his Christmas broadcast, which will have the key theme of pilgrimage..
Pregnant Women Urged To Get Flu Vaccine As Soon As Possible
Royal Colleges representing more than 90,000 health professionals have joined forces to urge pregnant women to get their flu vaccine as soon as possible..
Jofra Archer Ruled Out Of Ashes Tour As England Dealt Fresh Blow
England’s demoralising Ashes tour lurched to a fresh low as their player of the series, Jofra Archer, was ruled out with the latest in a long line of injuries..
Baby Boy Who Has Spent The Majority Of His Life In Hospital Home For Christmas
A baby boy who has been in hospital for the majority of his life is preparing to spend his first Christmas at home after finally being discharged..
Man Accused Of Drugging And Raping Ex Wife Remanded Into Custody
A man accused of drugging and raping his ex-wife over a 13-year period has been remanded into custody, with five other men due to appear in court over alleged sex offences against her..
Injured Police Officer Wakes From Coma After Bondi Terror Attack
A police officer injured in the Bondi terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia has woken from a medically induced coma, his family said..
Free Prescriptions For Youngsters Leaving Care In Bid To Tackle Barriers
Young people leaving care will benefit from free prescriptions, as well as free dental and eye care, until their 25th birthday under new measures announced by the Government..
Christmas Eve Set To Be Busiest Day In 2025 For ATM Withdrawals Says Link
Christmas Eve will be the busiest day for cash machines in 2025, with nearly £370 million set to be withdrawn on December 24, ATM and cash access network Link predicts..
UK Backed Project Turning Kenya Tea Waste Into Clean Energy And Fertiliser
A UK-backed initiative is working with farmers in Kenya to turn tea waste into clean energy and fertiliser..
UK Backed Project Turning Kenya Tea Waste Into Clean Energy And Fertiliser
A UK-backed initiative is working with farmers in Kenya to turn tea waste into clean energy and fertiliser..
Local News
Fundraiser nets over £1,000 to support life-saving work at sea
The RNLI Hastings Annual Fish Supper took place on Wednesday, November 12, at the Old Town Fryer.
Steps musical 'Here & Now' set to bring pop hits to the stage
Steps' musical, "Here & Now," will visit Theatre Royal Brighton from Thursday, December 2 to Saturday, December 13.
Businessman behind Tube tours launches mayoral campaign
Ajit Chambers – known for opening London’s Ghost/Abandoned Tube Station as tourist attractions, is entering the race for Mayor of Sussex.
Camping company offering affordable outdoor dining in Sussex
Woodfire Camping is proving that great dining needn’t cost the earth.
Concerns for animal welfare as RSPCA reports increase in abandonment cases
Reports of animals being abandoned have sky-rocketed in East Sussex this year
NHS lung check programme hits major milestones after three years
The NHS Lung Cancer Screening Programme has reached major milestones in Sussex, with 225 people diagnosed through the programme since it launched.
'I can't be accused of being a cheerleader for Lloyd Russell-Moyle but I sympathise'
Councillors and Members of Parliament, when faced with inevitable defeat or deselection, have been known to jump ship or join the ‘chicken run’ (moving to a seat or a different party where they might have better prospects of re-election).
Engineering students help bring robot battle championship to life
The University of Chichester hosted the UK National Combat Robot Championship.
Residents invited to submit questions on crime and community safety
Residents are encouraged to submit questions about policing and community safety in Adur and Worthing ahead of an upcoming meeting.
Over 117,000 trees planted in major rewilding and climate effort
The South Downs National Park has beaten its target of planting 100,000 trees by the middle of the decade and now plans to plant a million more.
MP welcomes rail fare freeze after 30 years of rising ticket prices
Millions of commuters across the country will benefit from a freeze on rail fares for the first time in 30 years.
People with lung conditions urged to take winter health precautions
NHS Sussex is urging people living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) to take steps to protect their health this winter.
Gavin and Stacey star to bring festive cheer to Brighton with Christmas show
After a sell out West End performance in 2024 Rob Brydon is taking his celebrated Christmas show around the country
Can you guess where Sussex's road salt comes from? The answer may surprise you
East Sussex Highways reveals where road salt used in Sussex comes from - and the answer may surprise you! It comes from deep beneath the sea
Four Sussex hotels recognised in national guide celebrating top stays
Four hotels in Sussex have been recognised as being amongst the best hotels in the country at the latest Good Hotel Guide Awards
Tasting sessions and creative workshops lined up for festive season at Haskins
Delve into a variety of seasonal activities at the Sussex Haskins Garden centres, from workshops, music and crafts to family fun at Santa’s grotto.
Alternative school with 'serious weaknesses' gets visited again by inspectors
The Workplace, a vocational school in Bexhill, East Sussex, with "serious weaknesses" has been told to keep improving following an Ofsted visit
Plans to expand large housing development currently under construction
Plans have been submitted to expand a large housing development in Hastings, East Sussex, which is currently under construction by Foreman
Teenager jailed for carrying knife and burglary
A teenager has been jailed for burglary and carrying a knife.
Full police statement after man seriously injured in station stabbing
A man has been stabbed at a railway station and sustained life-changing injuries










































